David R. Charles has over 20 years of experience working in youth ministry and facility management. He is currently the Pastor of Youth and Outreach at St. Marks United Methodist Church in Findlay, OH, where he designs programming for 330 families and oversees 180 volunteers. Previously, he was the Building Manager at the University of Findlay from 1992-1998 and Facility Manager and Youth Director at the Firestone Park YMCA from 1984-1992, where he supervised staff. He has a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from the University of Findlay.

1. David R Charles
923 Washington Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 581-1139 ● chucwgn@gmail.com
Employment History
St. Marks United Methodist Church
Pastor of Youth and Outreach
Findlay, OH
1998 to present
• I design and implement all programming, events and curriculum
for 330 families. This includes Sunday school, Wednesday night
youth group and mid week studies for parents.
• I recruit, coordinate and maintain schedules and communication
for over 180 volunteer positions at one time.
• I successfully fundraise $32,000 per year to support 156 youth on
annual mission trips to places such as Jamaica and Toronto.
• I developed a coalition among 12 churches and their youth
programs, which meets monthly for youth pastor training and
the sharing of resources, ideas and joint youth functions.
The University of Findlay
Building Manager
Findlay, OH
1992 to 1998
• I was responsible for managing the physical needs of Croy
Athletic facility. These needs included custodial duties,
maintenance and staffing in order to provide a clean,
comfortable and safe environment for all students, staff and
guests.
• I supervised 3 university staff and 8 student employees.
The Firestone Park YMCA
Facility Manager and Youth
Director
Akron, OH
1984 to 1992
• I was responsible for managing and staffing the evening
programs and events. I scheduled the appropriate staff for these
activities.
• I supervised three office staff and 12 instructors.
• I was the adult advisor for our Leaders Club that had 30 youth.
EDUCATION
The University of Findlay Findlay, OH
Bachelors of Arts in Religious Studies
Skills
Excellent Oral, Written Communication and Organizational Skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Web Design,
Windows and Mac OS, Email, Internet & Social Media, Mail Chimp
Volunteer
• Ohio Special Olympics State Games volunteer from 1980 to the present – Findlay, OH
• Habitat for Humanity Restore volunteer from 2012 to the present – Findlay, OH
• Lincoln Elementary School crossing guard from 2013 to 2015 – Findlay, OH
• Cherry Street Mission food service volunteer from 2009 to 2014 – Toledo, OH